Connecticut Athletic Trainers Association

10/19/2026

Meet the Board! Heather Feiner is a CATA staple and we are so thankful for her continued commitment athletic training in Connecticut! Heather can ofent be seen welcoming our members problem solving or connecting people at our CATA functions. She holds the role of vice president and is a member of our hall of Fame.

10/19/2026

10/16/2026

Meet the Board!!! Sara MacDonough-Civitello steps in to the role of President and is so excited about the many great things happening for athletic training in Connecticut. She and the board are energized to create educational opportunities for all and enhance member benefits. Connecting resources and promoting all settings has already been a focus.

10/14/2026

Meet the board! Jess Testani has stepped into a new role at Connecticut Orthopedics and moving from President to board member. She leaves big shoes to fill and we are so fortunate to have her as an advocate for the profession in Connecticut!

10/12/2026

From skin checks to weigh-ins, to blood time, and beyond! Athletic Trainers keep wrestlers safe from exposure to a variety of contagious skin conditions, dehydration, and so much more before they even step foot on the mat!

10/12/2026

Athletic Trainers can be found in many settings outside of the traditional school settings. We are on the sideline for Broadway, Cirque de Soleil, drum corps, ballet companies, on tour with music artists, on movie sets and so many other performing arts settings.